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Likely big companies do this because there are enough of people like you out there who vote with their wallets, so I think you succeeded, congrats and thanks!
by friendly_chap 8y ago
Likely big companies do this because there are enough of people like you out there who vote with their wallets, so I think you succeeded, congrats and thanks!
- beaconstudios 8y agoI'm more inclined to believe that it's the media causing negative PR for the companies. Brand image is everything to big companies so a slew of media attacks around a particular topic will often cause the company to change tactics.
- new12345 8y agoTrue. Single most important factor that brings changes to any publicly traded company direction is revenue growth.
- craftyguy 8y agoUnless you're a government-entitled monopoly (in the US: ISPs). Then it doesn't matter what anyone says about you (the company), and 'voting with your wallet' means you (the consumer/citizen) go without a crucial utility.
- DoubleCribble 8y agoOr you can start your own utility and be the change you want to see in the world. A lifestyle business does not appear to be out of reach for those with some technical skills and a modest budget[0]. [0] https://startyourownisp.com/ https://startyourownisp.com/
- craftyguy 8y agoI've considered doing this in the past. You need more than a modest budget to maintain such a system, especially if you plan to sell service (and, inherently, support). It seems like it would be a full time job. In addition, you still rely on those monopolies to provide you with the utility: https://startyourownisp.com/posts/fiber-provider/ https://startyourownisp.com/posts/fiber-provider/
- rvense 8y agoI know some people disapprove of it as a tactic, but I think it's been shown more than once that Greenpeace's shaming campaigns can be quite effective.
- beaconstudios 8y agothat's also just an attempt to generate negative publicity though.